Revenue paid by tribe to be deposited into General Fund; tribe would
make $42,500,000 annual payment and pay percentage of revenue generated
from the additional slot machines to the state.

Fiscal Impact: Net increase in annual state government revenues probably
in the tens of millions of dollars, growing over time through 2030.

Fiscal Impact: For local governments in Riverside County, potential net
increase of revenues due to economic growth and potential increased payments
from the tribe to offset higher costs.

What a Yes or No Vote Means

YES: A “YES” vote on this measure means:
The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians – a tribe that owns a casino
in Riverside County with about 2,000 slot machines – could operate
up to 7,500 slot machines. The tribe would make increased payments to the
state annually through 2030.

NO: A “NO” vote on this measure means:
The Pechanga tribe would be able to continue operating its existing casino,
but would not be able to significantly expand its casino operations. The
tribe’s current payments to the state would not be affected.

Detailed information about all contributors for and against Proposition
94 is available from campaign
finance reports at Cal-Access, the Secretary of State's campaign disclosure
web site. To view the most recent contributions, select a committee and click "Late
and $5000+ Contributions Received".

This page was first published on December
16, 2007 |
Last updated on
May 29, 2008
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